Legally Speaking

Do you need to review the images of an ultrasound study?

November 10, 2021

Patient sues obstetrician, claiming ultrasounds were misread following intrauterine fetal demise because of undetected cord and growth restriction.

Did improper positioning during surgery cause neurologic injury?

September 13, 2021

After surgery for pubovaginal sling and possible cystocele and repair cystoscopy, the patient alleges that positioning caused neurologic injury.

Pap Talk S3 E12: Legally Speaking: Methotrexate in an intrauterine pregnancy

August 11, 2021

Hear from James Shwayder, MD, as he goes through the details of a case involving methotrexate in an intrauterine pregnancy that eventually led to fetal demise.

Health care fraud exposed

July 15, 2021

The penalties of deception can be much worse than medical negligence.

Medical Malpractice: Methotrexate in an intrauterine pregnancy

June 29, 2021

James M. Shwayder, MD, JD delves into his Legally Speaking column from the May issue of Contemporary OB/GYN®.

Should suspicion of maternal/fetal infection have led to earlier delivery?

June 10, 2021

We estimated that the likelihood of a defense verdict was essentially a 50/50 proposition.

Methotrexate in an Intrauterine Pregnancy – An Interesting Twist

May 14, 2021

What was to blame for this fetal demise?

Were a Hysterectomy and a Bilateral Salpingo-oophorectomy Necessary?

April 13, 2021

This case illustrates how a clear explanation and empathy for the patient’s concerns may have avoided litigation altogether.

Was a Hysterectomy and Bilateral Salpingo-oophorectomy Necessary?

March 18, 2021

This case illustrates how a clear explanation and empathy for the patient’s concerns may have avoided litigation altogether.

Could this fetal demise have been averted?

February 15, 2021

Taking all facts into consideration, contemplate the course of action you would have taken under the circumstances presented here.